World Cup quarter-final predictions: will anyone derail France? Some of our panel believe so …

With the World Cup down to eight teams, our writers assesses who’s left, identify the biggest remaining threats to France and make calls on who will lift the trophy

"إكس في الملعب".. إشارة حسام حسن تثير جدلاً واسعاً

إشارة "إكس" التي رفعها حسام حسن بعد حصوله على بطاقة صفراء خلال مباراة مصر والأرجنتين أثارت جدلا واسعا على منصات التواصل. لكن ما لا يعرفه كثيرون أن هذه الحركة ليست إشارة عشوائية.. …

Trump says Iran truce is ‘over’ as US hits 170 targets over two nights – Middle East crisis live

Interim truce looks increasingly precarious as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and QatarThe recent wave of US strikes in Iran have killed 14 pe…

Barcelona agree personal terms with Dortmund star

Borussia Dortmund's Karim Adeyemi has agreed personal terms with FC Barcelona, according to Sky Germany and transfer insider Gerard Romero.The two clubs are now in direct nego…

Jalen Brunson jersey from Knicks title run sells for over $1 million

Jalen Brunson’s game-worn NBA Finals debut jersey sold for over $1 million at a Sotheby’s auction, after a championship run that ended with the New York Knicks’ first title in 53 …

Mexico Investigates Possible F.B.I. Role in El Mayo Arrest

Accusations that the United States lied about its involvement in the notorious drug lord’s capture renewed controversy over an issue that has strained the U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Ian Wright says Lionel Messi winning second World Cup won’t ‘settle’ Diego Maradona debate

Ian Wright cannot accept the idea that Lionel Messi winning a second World Cup would allow him to eclipse Diego Maradona. Both Messi and Maradona receive god-like reverence from A…

🎥 Best of the World Cup rest day: Zlatan, graduations... 🤣

The first day without World Cup football was tough, but the action is back today. France-Morocco kick off the tournament’s quarterfinals.That said, things are still happening off …

Trump vows to hit Iran '20 to 1' after retaliator strikes. #Iran #US #BBCNews

2026 World Cup | Which Morocco players could pose a threat to France?

Star playerAchraf Hakimi is, without a doubt, the biggest star Moroccan football has known. If Larbi Ben Barek, Noureddine Naybet and Yassine Bounou have all enjoyed the love and …

Jude Bellingham bids farewell to departing Real Madrid star: ‘You deserve nothing but the best’

Fran Garcia’s departure from Real Madrid has prompted an emotional reaction from one of his closest friends in the dressing room. Shortly after the Spanish defender completed his …

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Adeyemo's fresh start at Crawley ends 'dark time'

Ade Adeyemo says he can see a more positive future at Crawley Town after the League Two club struggled during the 2025-26 season.

Queen Camilla joined by actor who played her husband in Wimbledon Royal Box as she watches Arthur Fery

Queen Camilla made her customary visit to Wimbledon as Arthur Fery took to the court for his Wimbledon quarter-final

Mookie Betts' go-ahead single lifts Dodgers past Rockies

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts looked like the hitter the Dodgers have been waiting to see all season.

How should England line-up against Norway? Our writers pick their XIs for World Cup quarter-final

The Three Lions next face the threat of Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami on Saturday - but which way should Thomas Tuchel lean with his line-up?

2026 World Cup | What should France expect from Morocco?

Four years after reaching the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time Morocco are setting sail for North America with ambitions high and a squad with even better pedigree th…

Erik Haula’s First Call After Joining Kings Was A Lifelong Friend From Finland

Erik Haula revealed how a lifelong connection with Joel Armia, a new opportunity down the middle, and the chance to find stability helped lead him to the Los Angeles Kings.

"سبيس إكس" تطلق أول قمر صناعي تجاري مزود ببطارية نووية

تم إطلاق أول قمر صناعي تجاري مزود ببطارية نووية إلى المدار، في خطوة قد تمهد الطريق أمام مركبات فضائية قادرة على العمل في مناطق لا تصل إليها أشعة الشمس.

الدفاع الروسية تنشر مشاهد لتدمير زوارق مسيّرة أوكرانية في البحر الأسود باستخدام "لانسيت"

أعلنت وزارة الدفاع الروسية تدمير عدد من الزوارق المسيّرة التابعة للقوات المسلحة الأوكرانية في مياه البحر الأسود.

Saibari ruled out of Morocco's World Cup quarter-final clash with France

Morocco will have to manage without Ismael Saibari when they face France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday night.The 25-year-old, who recently joined FC Bayern, was forc…

'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape

Egypt files complaint over referee of Argentina match

Egypt’s Football Association has filed an official complaint against the referee of its 3-2 World Cup defeat to Argentina. Alleging unfair officiating, bias and potential match-fi…

تراجع الإنتاج الصناعي السعودي

كشفت الهيئة العامة للإحصاء السعودية عن تراجع الرقم القياسي العام للإنتاج الصناعي في السعودية خلال مايو 2026 بنسبة 18.7%، مقارنة بالشهر ذاته من عام 2025.